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India-Armenia Relations: New Health Pact Amid Growing Strategic Partnership

India and Armenia just held their 11th Foreign Office Consultations in Yerevan. Both countries signed an important health cooperation agreement during the meeting. They discussed everything from bilateral relations to global issues of mutual interest. The talks build on recent defence cooperation discussions held in Hyderabad last month.

Key Points: India Armenia Foreign Office Consultations Bilateral Relations

  • Health cooperation agreement signed between both countries' health ministries
  • Comprehensive bilateral relations discussions held in Yerevan
  • Next Foreign Office Consultations scheduled for India in 2026
  • Recent defence cooperation talks held in Hyderabad last month
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MEA Secy (West) discusses bilateral relations in 11th India-Armenia Foreign Office Consultations

India and Armenia strengthen ties with health cooperation agreement during 11th Foreign Office Consultations, discussing bilateral relations and global issues.

"Both sides discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, regional and global issues of mutual interest - Ministry of External Affairs"

Yerevan, November 8

MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George co-chaired the 11th India-Armenia Foreign Office Consultations along with Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan in Yerevan on Saturday.

Both sides discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, regional and global issues of mutual interest.

In a post on X, the MEA said, "Secretary (West) Sibi George co-chaired the 11th India-Armenia Foreign Office Consultations along with DFM Mnatsakan Safaryan in Yerevan. Both sides discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations, regional and global issues of mutual interest. Secretary (West) Sibi George also called on FM Ararat Mirzoyan of Armenia. An Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Public Health and Medical Science between Ministry of Health and Ministry of Health was signed by Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Dr. Lena Nanushyan on the occasion."

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An Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Public Health and Medical Science between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India and the Ministry of Health of Armenia was also signed.

During the FOC, discussions were held on the entire gamut of bilateral relations. Both sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest including cooperation in multilateral fora.

As per the MEA, it was agreed that the next FOC would be held in India, on a mutually convenient date in 2026.

Earlier on October 23, the Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation between India and Armenia was held in Telangana's Hyderabad on Thursday.

Both countries exchanged views on bilateral defence cooperation.

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In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said, "The Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation between India and Armenia was held in Hyderabad today. Both countries exchanged views on bilateral defence cooperation, defence industrial collaboration amongst other issues of mutual interest in security domain. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary (IC) and the Armenian delegation was led by Mr. Levon Ayvazyan, Head of Policy and International Military Cooperation Department, MoD of Armenia."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Defence cooperation followed by health agreements - this shows comprehensive partnership building. Hope this leads to more Indian investments in Armenia and vice versa.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I wish our foreign policy would focus more on immediate neighbors. Armenia is important but we need to balance our priorities better.
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Sarah B
The health agreement is fantastic! Indian medical education and healthcare systems have so much to offer. Hope this includes student exchanges and joint research programs.
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Vikram M
Good strategic move. Armenia's location is crucial and strengthening ties helps India's presence in that region. The defence cooperation last month was a smart first step.
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Kavya N
Waiting for 2026 for the next consultation seems too long! Why can't we have annual meetings if we're serious about this partnership? 🤔

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